Hybrid nutrition innovations meld charity and business practices in order to create a third sphere of its own that is quite a bit different. That is to say, some of the organizations featured here may have some recognizable features, for instance, perhaps a "one for one" donation model. Others, however, may only make sense to you if you're interested or invested in the social entrepreneurship field at large.
While malnutrition is historically an issue that has been tackled by a charities of all kinds, some of these hybrid nutrition innovations are using business principles for the same end. Some, however, are perhaps less broad in their reach and simply look at nutrition for nutrition's sake and not the side that speaks to hunger.
28 Hybrid Nutrition Innovations
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Benevolent Bands
HANDS Directs All Proceeds Towards Their Many Humanitarian Projects
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Consumer-Tailored Vitamins
Koge is Attempting to Upturn the Industry Through a Lower Cost
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Women-Focused Eco Programs
Backpack Farm is an African-Based Entrepreneurship Supporter
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Kindaholic Nutrition Bars
KIND Spreads Good Health and Positive Social Change Through Snacking
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Hunger-Fighting Food Packages
The Love with Food Group Donates a Meal for Every Box Purchased
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Social Good Cuisine
La Tablée des Chefs Teaches Kids About Nutrition While Feeding the Homele
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Food Desert Distributors
The Corbin Hill Road Farm Supplies Fresh Produce to Those in Need
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Rainforest Energy Drinks
Guayaki Yerba Mate Has a Unique Social Business Model
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Fresh Perspective Posts
The Social Business Visit to the FoodCycle Cambridge Hub
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1 for 1 Snacks
Each KUTOA Health Bar Also Buys a Nutrient Pack for a Child in Need
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Ready-to-Use Food Campaigns
Two Degrees is a One-for-One Company Selling Nutrition Bars
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DIY Sustainable Gardening Systems
Teaching Kids Good Nutrition with Woolly Pocket
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Social Nutrient Packs
'Valid Nutrition' Pastes are Made Locally Where They Are Needed
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One-for-One Prenatal Vitamins
Build Nutrition Tackles Malnutrition in the Majority World
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Edible Insect Kits
The Locust Farm Project Brings Nourishment and Independence to the Kenyan Needy
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One-For-One Meals
For Every Healthy Lunch Purchased, Table for Two Provides a Meal to an African C
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Mission-Driven Kids' Foods
Nest Collective Makes Healthy Options More Accessible
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Community Culinary Schools
The Cooking Rooms is a Social Enterprise and a Social Space
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Social Enterprise Clinics
Penda Health Offers Specialized Medical Care to Women in Kenya
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Ads That Nourish Kids
Lazy Angel Browser Add-On Easily Fights Malnutrition in Children
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One-for-One Multivitamins
Life Equals is Partnered with Vitamin Angels to Fight Undernutrition
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Self-Sustaining Farms
One Acre Fund Trains Local Farmers on How to Grow Crops Effectively
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Flickering Social Good Fragrances
Bridgewater Candle Company Feeds a Child with Every Lit Candle
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Discounted Organic Food Collectives
The Green Polkadot Box Provides Healthy Food for Cheap
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Private Sector Hunger Campaigns
'Nutrition for Growth' is an Event Attempting to Bridge Business
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Global Microfinance Networks
FINCA Provides Financial Services to Low-Income Entrepreneurs
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Multivitamins for Purpose
A Bottle of Vitamma Gives 2 Years of Nutrition to 3 Kids
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Wholesome Wildlife-Inspired Snacks
BEAR Nibbles Use Unaltered Fruit and Recyclable Packaging
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AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines
Daily Blends Debuts Smart Vending Machines
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Next-Gen Food Scraps Bins
Mill is a New and Revolutionary Kitchen Food Scrap Bin
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Brain Nutrition Bars
Good Thinking Bars Help Consumers Snack Their Way to Better Brain Health
Postpartum Snack Boxes
Nunona's Nourishment Box Supports New Moms and Their Babies
Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Hydroponic Plant-Growth Ecosystems
The Square Greens Pod is a Compact Device to Cultivate Food
Healthy Breakfast Rebrands
Flourish Presents a New and Visually Bold Brand Identity
Hidden Produce Markets
The Secret KIND Farmers Market Invites Visitors to Shop Free of Charge
Personalized Nutrition Memberships
Zoe Helps People Eat in a Way That Makes Them Feel Better
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Soil-Free Garden Systems
The 'Gourmet' Garden Uses a Nutrient-Rich Medium & LED Lighting
Vegan Hydroponic Nutrients
Re-Nuble Uses Food By-Products to Create Vegan Plant Nutrients
Tech-Fueled Alt Meats
Motif FoodWorks' Innovations Mimic Taste and Texture of Animal Meat
Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores
The Goods Mart is a Curated Better-for-You Store
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Nutrient-Dense Baby Food Pouches
The Once Upon a Farm Advanced Nutrition Pouches are Flavorful
Functional Micronutrient Bites
Biogena Moments' Sweet, Savory & Spicy Snacks Boost Health & Beauty
Frozen Plant-Based Superfood Desserts
Glow Superfood is Indulgent and Nutritious
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Fiber-Based Food Packaging
Hinojosa Unveils the New 'Foodservice' Packaging in Three Formats
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Nourishing Gen Z Skincare
'Nutritious' is a New Collection from Estée Lauder
Hydroponics Indoor Garden Designs
The Nutraponics TLX Blends Nature with Technology Together
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Dog Food Cookbooks
Dog Child's Products for Pet Parents Help with Cooking Dog Food at Home
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Malnutrition-Combating Drinkable Porridges
NACONEK's Super Porridge is Being Launched in Kenya
Nutrient-Dense Protein Snacks
The Protein Ball Co. is Introducing Two New Vegan Snack Balls
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Genetic-Specific Nutrition Insights
GenoPalate is Bringing Genetic Personalization to Earth Fare
Cell-Based Pet Nutrition Products
Noochies! Shares Next-Gen Food and Treats for Dogs and Cats
Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks
Gourmet Popcorn is on a Mission to Create Jobs
Nutrition-Focused Protein Product Branding
The New Pure Protein Branding is Bold and Eye-Catching
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Instant Lentil Meals
Lentiful's Meals Eliminate the Time Needed to Cook Lentils
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Novelties
WNWN Food Labs is Transforming the Future of Chocolate
Wellness-Promoting Juice Blends
Danie’s Natural Juice Blends are Now Available Nationwide
Plant-Powered Food Halls
Saluhall is a New Dining Concept by IKEA's Parent Company
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Blend-at-Home Smoothie Boxes
BlendBox Helps to Make Healthy Eating Easier for Busy People
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
AI-Driven Grocery Services
Hungryroot is a First-of-Its-Kind Grocery and Recipe Delivery Service
Consumer-Driven Confectionery Products
These New Nature’s Garden Products Come in Two Varieties
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
Nutritionist-Approved Pet Superfood Lines
Bundle x Joy is Health-focused, Ethical, and Playful
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Millet-Based Healthy Snacks
Govindjee Unveils a New Selection of Millet-Based Products
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Synchronized Nutrition-Tracking Apps
This App Can Leverage Data From Apple Health & Apple Watch
Instant Plant-Based Meals
kencko Launched Three New Flavors of Its Sustainable Instant Meals
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Certified Regenerative Supplements
Ancient Nutrition Has Triple-Certified Nutritional Supplements
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Nutritionist-Crafted Meal Products
Jenny Craig Jenny Fresh Includes a Range of Delicious Options
Charitable Zero-Waste Meals
Good Food Project Turns Excess Food into Meals for the Food Insecure
Nutritious Pouch-Packaged Broths
Daylesford Organic is Launching Two New Products for 2024
Family-Focused Meal Kits
Home Chef's Family Menu Features Meal Kits for Families
Vegan Food Banks
The Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank is the First of Its Kind in the Country
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Medically Tailored Meal Plans
ModifyHealth Simplifies Meals for Diets That Need Modifications
Nutrient-Preserving Fridge Functions
Singer Bangladesh Unveils Fresh-O-Logy and NutriLock Fridges
Synbiotic Baby Formulas
Lallemand Health Solutions Taps dsm-firmenich to Create Synbiotic Formula
Nutrient-Infused Braiding Extensions
Nourie's Plant-Based Braiding Hair is Coated with Actives
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Side Dish Smoothies
nutribullet's Sweet & Savory Smoothies Play with Traditional Holiday Flavors
Inclusive Cereal Packaging
Kellogg's is Adopting NaviLens Technology to Support Blind Shoppers
Social Good Produce Campaigns
Peak Harvest Produce by Lidl Raises Funds for Hospitals
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Restaurant Mealkit Partnerships
Goodfood Partnered with Aloette Go on Canadian Delivery
Large-Scale Meal Campaigns
The 1 Billion Meals Endowment Campaign Provides Food for Millions
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Fruit Waste Ink Posters
Dole Sunshine Company Created ‘Malnutrition Labels’
Social Good Gift Boxes
Grace Farms Foods and Greyston Bakery Partnered on a Gift Box
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Dairy Alternative Dessert Ingredients
Ingredion NOVATION® Indulge 2940 is Corn Starch-Based
Influencer-Crafted Menu Items
Denny's Launched a New Social Stars Influenced Menu with TikTokers
Plasma-Powered Dog Foods
Solid Gold's nutrientboost Line Supports Overall Health & Well-Being
Female-Focused Sports Purees
Levelle Nutrition Debuts Two Purees Formulated for Female Athletes
Cell-Cultured Meat Expansions
Orbillion Bio and Luiten Food Have Partnered to Expand Availability
Community-Supporting Meal Initiatives
GiftAMeal Partners with Restaurants to Offer Free Meals
Nourishing New Year's Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Supports Health Resolutions
Vegetarian-Only Delivery Services
Zomato Introduces the New Pure Veg Mode for Vegetarian Consumers
African Fusion Food Trucks
Chef Safari's Fusion Truck is Reviving African Flavors in Durango
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
On-Demand Infant Formulas
Bobbie & Uber Eats Launched a First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Delivery Pilot
Kid-Friendly Stir-Fry Menus
honeygrow Has Just Added Customizable Kid-Sized Stir-Frys and Salads
Mushroom-Derived Hybrid Meats
Mush Foods Upcycles Food Waste to Grow Nutritious Mycelium Protein
Meal Donation Food Products
O Organics 'Fight Hunger, Serve Hope' Initiative Helps Kids in Need
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Revamped Pet Food Products
Harringtons Pet Food Has Been Updated to Suit Shopper Needs
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Healthy Mexican QSR Bowls
Chipotle Debuts a Line of Lifestyle Bowls for Health-Conscious Consumers
Carbon-Neutral Shelf-Stable Meals
Matriark Vegetable Harvest Stew Uniquely Supports Food Banks
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
All-in-One Nutrition Apps
The 'Bxlder' App Offers Personalized Fitness and Nutrition Services
Influencer-Backed Veggie meals
Nicole Modic from KaleJunkie Partners with Del Monte’s Veggieful
Convenient Grain-Based Meals
Seeds of Change Introduces the Ancient Grain Mix Line at Whole Foods
Chef-Approved Meal Deliveries
Home Chef and Monique Volz Partnered for New Recipes
Effortless Nutrition Tracking
NutriNote Fosters a Supportive and Motivational Environment
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Nutrient-Dense Dog Food Services
Nom Nom Dog Food is Formulated by Veterinary Nutritionists
Market-Specific Supplements
These Prinova Premix Solutions are for the Asia Pacific Market
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Naturally Derived Plant Food Kits
Flourish Plant Food is Organic and Dense with Nutrients
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet